Archive for March, 2014
30 Breakout MLB Players to Watch This Season »
The 2014 Major League Baseball season is not quite here yet, but the time to dream is now. For teams hoping to take that proverbial “next step,” these 30 players will be even more critical to that success. A look now at players from each team who are poised to have a breakout season. Statistics courtesy of [...]
Yankees Spring Training Report: Full Update of »
Prior to Sunday, the New York Yankees' prolific offense had begun to give way to a brief slump during spring training action, even leading to the wrong end of a no-hitter by the Miami Marlins. On the other side of the ball, though, the story has continued to center on several strong outings from the pitching staff. Now, just two weeks of spring [...]
Updated Masahiro Tanaka Scouting Report After Latest »
Make that three spring appearances for Masahiro Tanaka, as well as some more material for the scouting notebook. After making a relief appearance and a start each against the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees' $175 million investment took on the Atlanta Braves Sunday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner field. This was a to be a [...]
Predicting How Derek Jeter’s Farewell Tour Will »
With a pair of exhibition games against the Miami Marlins in Panama City, the New York Yankees ensured that the first act of Derek Jeter's farewell tour paid respect to Mariano Rivera, Jeter's longtime teammate who embarked on a memorable farewell tour of his own a year ago. Getting no-hit at the hands of Miami's Brad Hand and three [...]
Will the Yankees’ Bullpen Crumble in 2014 »
When the New York Yankees take the field in Panama for an exhibition series in Mariano Rivera's native country, the shadow of their former closer will hang over a bullpen that's expected to replace him during the 2014 MLB season. As long as Rivera is seen around the team, the Yankees can reminisce about the dominant bullpens anchored by the [...]
Will the Yankees’ Bullpen Crumble in 2014 »
When the New York Yankees take the field in Panama for an exhibition series in Mariano Rivera's native country, the shadow of their former closer will hang over a bullpen that's expected to replace him during the 2014 MLB season. As long as Rivera is seen around the team, the Yankees can reminisce about the dominant bullpens anchored by the [...]
Is It Too Early for the Yankees to Dream About Big »
If the New York Yankees are going to rise to the top of the American League East in 2014, roster surprises and impact performers must emerge. With every positive step through Grapefruit League play, starting pitcher Michael Pineda looks more and more like a pitcher to dream on. The 25-year-old righty, who is attempting to make it back [...]
Is It Too Early for the Yankees to Dream About Big »
If the New York Yankees are going to rise to the top of the American League East in 2014, roster surprises and impact performers must emerge. With every positive step through Grapefruit League play, starting pitcher Michael Pineda looks more and more like a pitcher to dream on. The 25-year-old righty, who is attempting to make it back [...]
Why You Should Reach for Masahiro Tanaka in Your »
There may not be a bigger question mark heading into the 2014 Major League Baseball season than new Yankee Masahiro Tanaka. Last year in the Japanese League, Tanaka went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA. Those are simply incredible numbers, but many still doubt his ability to adjust to the game in the U.S. Let me tell you why he'll live up to the hype and is [...]
Why You Should Reach for Masahiro Tanaka in Your »
There may not be a bigger question mark heading into the 2014 Major League Baseball season than new Yankee Masahiro Tanaka. Last year in the Japanese League, Tanaka went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA. Those are simply incredible numbers, but many still doubt his ability to adjust to the game in the U.S. Let me tell you why he'll live up to the hype and is [...]